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Jamie Smith
Fine Arts Director of Operations
Director, Fine Arts Academy
SUMMER SESSION - June 05 through July 28
- Summer Expo in the Arts (Grades 2-4)
- Music around the world (Grades 1-5)
- Musical Theatre Camps (Grades 4-8)
- Private & Group Music Lessons (All Ages)
- Songwriting Workshop (Grades 9-12)
- Contact Information
Summer Expo in the Arts (Grades 2-4)
Summer Expo in the Arts
Dates: June 5 - 8 Time: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Get ready to make waves this summer at our beach-themed Expo in the Arts Camp! With a focus on art and music activities designed for elementary-aged kids, this camp is the perfect combination of fun and education. Students will enjoy hands-on activities with instruments, singing and movement with beach ballads, creating art projects and having fun playing music themed games. There's something for everyone.
Who: Rising 2nd - 4th Grade
Location: Warrior Hall
Fee: $150 Register here by May 31st
Instructors
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Kimmie Harrison
Studio Arts Faculty, High School
LRCA Art Society Sponsor
![Travis Kaye]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659902349/littlerock/huvwenkhpghsk6lklz2t/Travis.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659902349/littlerock/huvwenkhpghsk6lklz2t/Travis.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659902349/littlerock/huvwenkhpghsk6lklz2t/Travis.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1659902349/littlerock/huvwenkhpghsk6lklz2t/Travis.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659902349/littlerock/huvwenkhpghsk6lklz2t/Travis.png","width":1536}])
Travis Kaye
Choral Director, MS/JH/HS
Tri-M Honor Society Sponsor
Music around the world (Grades 1-5)
Music around the World
Dates: July 10-13 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Each day of the camp students will travel to a different country around the world - and they will collect stamps in their passports to prove it!
The goal is to increase the students’ awareness of and appreciation for cultures that are different from our own. We will do this by experiencing the music and studying the instruments, landmarks, and animals from other countries including Australia, China, Ghana, and Peru.
No music background is required.
Who: Rising 1st - 5th Grade
Location: Warrior Hall
Fee: $150 Register here by June 30th
Jamie Smith
Director, LRCA Fine Arts Academy & Piano Instructor
Crystal Graves
LRCA Fine Arts Academy Strings Instructor
Musical Theatre Camps (Grades 4-8)
Musical Theatre Camps
Musical Theatre Camps are one-week day camp experience for specific age groups to explore several exciting aspects of musical theatre. Students spend each day learning foundational principles of acting and scene work, voice technique, dance training and more. The final day of camp ends in a showcase for parents and friends.
Camp Instructor: Leslie Harper
Leslie received her BM in Vocal Performance from Ouachita Baptist University. She has worked as a professional performer for Opryland Productions, Arkansas Repertory Theater, Arkansas Symphony Orchestras and various symphony orchestras across the country. Leslie has served in many roles at performing arts institutions, such as music director, choreographer, director, and choral educator. She currently serves as the Worship and Tech Director at Hillcrest Community Church in Little Rock and is a Music Director, vocal instructor, and accompanist at Little Rock Christian Academy.
"Broadway Bound"
Ages: Rising 5th-8th grade students
Camp Dates: June 05-09 Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Showcase: June 09 at 5:30 pm
This camp will focus on the Broadway classics! Music may include numbers such as, Hard Knock Life (Annie), Do Re Mi (Sound of Music), You can't Stop the Beat (Hairspray), Danced all Night (My Fair Lady), Supercali (Mary Poppins), etc. Music will be selected based on the specific students who enroll in the camp. See details on this page for daily schedule and important items to bring or wear to camp.
Camp Fee: $250 Register for Camp Here
Registration will close 1 week before a camp begins. Parents will receive instructions for camp at that time. If the minimum number of campers (10) have not enrolled, parents will be notified and fees returned.
Advanced Musical Theatre Camp - "Greatest Showman"
Ages: Rising 5th - 8th grade students who have had minimum 1 year of tap instruction
Camp Dates: July 17 - 21 Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Showcase: July 21 at 5:30 pm
The Advanced Musical Theatre Camp will include music from the amazing production The Greatest Showman. Music will be selected based on the specific students who enroll in the camp. See details on this page for daily schedule and important items to bring or wear to camp.
Camp Fee: $275 Register for Camp Here
Registration will close 1 week before a camp begins. Parents will receive instructions for camp at that time. If the minimum number of campers (10) have not enrolled, parents will be notified and fees returned.
Daily Schedule:
9:00 am - Morning warm-ups and announcements
10:00 am - Acting Section, games and scenework, interpretive, monologue work
10:45 am - Voice Section, technique, how to analyze a song, audition cuts
11:30 am - 12:00 pm - LUNCH (students bring each day)
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Dance Section, basic jazz, tap, musical theatre movement
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Put together scenes for performance showcase & wrap-up
Final Day of Camp: Showcase at 5:30 pm for parents and friends!
Students stay all day and go home following showcase.
What to bring: lunch, snacks, and refillable water bottle
What to wear: comfortable clothing that students can easily move in; jazz shoes or tennis shoes; tap shoes highly recommended but not required. For showcase - girls wear black leggings with a solid colored t-shirt; boys wear khaki shorts and a solid colored t-shirt.
Private & Group Music Lessons (All Ages)
Beginning Piano Lessons
Weekly 40 minute small group lessons for students who are new to piano and have never taken lessons. Meets at the same day/time each week. Student should have access to a piano for daily practice.
Ages: K-12 (grouped by age)
Location: Warrior Hall
Tuition: $22/lesson. Billed to LRCA account.
Group & Private Piano Lessons
Weekly lessons for students who are continuing with private or group lessons. Meets at the same day/time each week. Student should have access to a piano for daily practice.
Ages: K- 12
Location: Warrior Hall
Tuition:Billed to LRCA account.
Private:$30 per lesson.
Group:$22 per lesson.
Private Voice Lessons
Weekly lessons are available as well as vocal coaching prep for auditions or a special performance.
Ages: Rising Grade 5 - 12
Location: Warrior Hall
Tuition: $30/lesson. Billed to LRCA account.
Private Guitar Lessons
Weekly 30 minute private lessons at the same day/time each week.
Ages: Rising Grades 4 - 12
Location: Warrior Hall
Tuition: $30/lesson. Billed to LRCA account.
Private Strings Lessons
Weekly 30 minute private lessons at the same day/time each week. Instruments may be available for rental if needed.
Ages: Rising Grades 1 - 12
Location: Warrior Hall
Tuition: $30/lesson. Billed to LRCA account.
Private Clarinet Lessons
Weekly 30 minute private lessons at the same day/time each week.
Ages: Rising Grades 6 - 12
Location: Warrior Hall
Tuition: $30/lesson. Billed to LRCA account.
Private Drum Lessons
Weekly 30 minute private lessons at the same day/time each week.
Ages: Rising Grades 6 - 12
Location: Warrior Hall
Tuition: $30/lesson. Billed to LRCA account.
Private Brass Lessons
Weekly 30 minute private lessons at the same day/time each week.
Ages: Rising Grades 6 - 12
Location: Warrior Hall
Tuition: $30/lesson. Billed to LRCA account.
Songwriting Workshop (Grades 9-12)
High School Songwriting Workshop
Join us for a high school songwriting workshop, where you'll dive into the exciting world of music creation!
Over the course of four days, each session lasting an hour, you'll learn the basics of songwriting and have the opportunity to craft your own original tunes. Our instructors will guide you through the process, from coming up with ideas and lyrics, to how to construct the perfect chord structure for your own music. Students attending the workshop will need to know a minimum of 5 chords on their preferred instrument (guitar or piano). Whether you're a complete newcomer to songwriting or just looking to improve your skills, this class is the perfect way to jumpstart your songwriting journey.
Dates: July 17-20, Monday through Thursday
Workshop Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Open to: rising 9th-12th grade students
Min 5 students / Max 15 students
Instructors: Travis and Brooke Kaye
Location: Warrior Hall
Tuition: $95
* Required
Contact Information
Contact: Jamie Smith
Email: Jamie.Smith@littlerockchristian.com
Jamie Smith - Director, LRCA Fine Arts Academy
Education: Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Ouachita Baptist University
Position: Fine Arts Director of Operations; Director, Fine Arts Academy
Memberships/Affiliations: Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
Years Teaching: Seven years at Little Rock Christian
About Me: I'm the mom of two boys and two girls and a pianist at Immanuel Baptist Church. I enjoy shopping, decorating, working jigsaw puzzles, hanging out with my kids, and my dachshund.
Why Art Matters: I have a passion for playing and teaching piano. Music is truly a gift from God and a beautiful expression of self, love, creativity, and worship. I believe the arts in any form are a representation of God's creativeness, beauty, power, majesty, and emotions.